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2006 Queries

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2006 Queries

Hamilton, Traill Looking for: Frederick Fruston Hamilton married May Macdonald Traill 04-02-1913 in Hamilton, Ontario. May was from Walkerton and buried there 01-14-1951 in the Traill plot. Did they have children and where did they live? Did Frederick remarry? Reach me at [email protected]. November 17, 2006

FANNING, TODD Looking for information on the siblings of Jane Todd, daughter of John and Ann Todd who married James Fanning, blacksmith in Kincardine on Dec. 31, 1871. I am trying to determine if she is the sister of Margaret (Todd) Belrose, and Mary Jane (Todd) Callender. Their parents were John Todd and Ann (Kennedy) Todd of Owen Sound. I have been unable to find John and Ann Todd in any census other than in 1871 in Owen Sound. Would anyone have Jane Fanning's death date so I can check her death records to see who her parents are? Please contact [email protected]. November 17, 2006

BARBER, Nathaniel and Elizabeth - Nathaniel b. 1785 in Belfast, IRE and Elizabeth Williams b. 1787 IRE...came to Canada in 1820's settling in Sydenham before moving to the newly surveyed Derby Twp...Sons James, Samuel, Francis ...daughters Sarah and Eliza...any information on the Irish origination, or any Barber links in Grey/Bruce please contact me at [email protected]. November 17, 2006

BUSH I am wondering if anyone has information regarding the Meaford Rifles (?), a  Militia Group formed in 1866 to repel the Fenians? Specifically I am interested in researching David Bush who received the Canada General Service Medal for his service in 1866. Please contact Colin at [email protected]. November 17, 2006

LONGE Looking for any information on the LONGE families. Edward Longe born 1848 is my gg grandfather and his second wife Esther Sorrell is my gg grandmother. Any information on his children would be greatly appreciated! Christine b.1874, Margaret b. 1876, especially Jennie (Jane) Longe b. 1889 my great grandmother, Delia (Odella) Longe b. 1892, Harry (Ira) Longe b.1897. Please contact Karen at [email protected]. November 17, 2006  

STRINGER, Revd Isaac O - I am looking for any information on family and descendants of Revd. Isaac O Stringer plus details of his parents/family from Kings County, Ireland 1840s and before. I understand they settled in Kingarf in 1846. My known Stringer family left Kings County at the same time and am seeking probable links. Please contact Bob Stringer at :- [email protected]. September 22, 2006 E-mail address updated November 17, 2006

FOWLER / KING / WEIR Census: Amabel (Saugeen Indian Reserve) Bruce North, Ontario. FOWLER 1901 census: William b. 1864, Sarah J (KING) B. 1863, they were married Oct 3, 1887 in Meaford. Verna M b.1888, Ernie b. 1891, Frankrin? b. 1894. FOWLER 1911 census: Perl b. 1905. Ernie is missing. WEIR 1911 Jefferson b. 1882 Verna (FOWLER) B. 1888 children : Thlme b. 1907, Doris b. 1911. Verna FOWLER married J. Jefferson Weir Feb 3, 1904 Wiarton. I am looking for any info on this family. Please contact [email protected]. September 22, 2006

BAGSHAW I am searching for some information on my uncle HERBERT BAGSHAW who came to Canada from England in 1928. He settled in Kincardine and I think he was mayor at some period. I would appreciate any information including details of the year/years he was mayor. With thanks to Roy at [email protected]. September 22, 2006

WALKER, Joseph Henry. Seeking information about parents and siblings of Joseph Henry WALKER, founder of, and for whom Walkerton, ON. is named. Born in County Tyrone, Ireland 1805-07. Died Manitoulin Island June 1873. Uncle or guncle of my ggrandmother Jane (WALKER) GRAHAM, 1828-1903. Donna Coffey, [email protected]. September 22, 2006

COOEY, Florence Clementine - I would like to find out more of my grandmother's family (she is the youngest of numerous siblings) born November 16, 1888, near Wiarton, Ontario and died in August 1982. Her cousin Herb Cooey was the founder of the Cooey Rifle Company, Coburg, Ontario. She spent her whole life in Wiarton, and had one son, Clinton Alexander Dunlop. Please respond to the Rev. Terry Dunlop,  [email protected]. September 22, 2006

BELL, David – I am looking for any information or relatives of David Bell (son of Robert and Sarah Bell, born approximately 1854). He died in either 1891 or 92 in Cargill or Walkerton of a lightening strike. He was married to Margaret Jane Bell, daughter of John Bell and Agnes McBride. Both David and Margaret Jane were born in Toronto, Peel Co., but moved to Bruce County. Their children included, Elgin, Gordon, Agnes, and my great-grandfather, John Alexander Bell. I am trying to confirm a death date, as well as looking for any other family information. Please respond to Kathryn Elliott at [email protected] August 13, 2006

PEDDIE / FISHER I am looking for any PEDDIE or FISHERS in Bruce County. My ancestor George PEDDIE son of David & Margaret Peddie. George died in Michigan in 1912. He was a farmer, born in Scotland … moved to Ontario [Perth - Bruce Co. Ontario]. His birth is around 1835 and he came to Michigan about 1866. His marriage is to Margaret Fisher. Any reply is welcome. Thank you, [email protected]. August 13, 2006

McDonald / Munn In my research of the Mary Munn-James Alexander McDonald family of Little Sands, Prince Edward Island, I have lost a "Neil McDonald". Neil McDonald married Hester (or Esther) McEachern and moved to Southampton, Ontario. I know that they had at least 3 children. These being Mary McDonald ( born  August 14, 1879), Duncan McDonald (born January 19, 1882) and Malcolm McDonald (born February 8, 1885). I know that Neil was a fisherman and that Esther died of consumption on June 27, 1893. The son, Duncan, was a cabinetmaker and he married Annie Scott on December 1, 1904. That, unfortunately, is the extent of my information. Can anyone help me further? I would dearly love to contact a member of this family to obtain further info. Ann Bonnell Fredericton, N.B. [email protected]. August 2, 2006

THOMPSON / McKINNON Looking for information on Charles A. Thompson, Catherine Mckinnon his wife, and children David, George, Charles, John and Maryann. They lived in Arran Township. Charles Jr. (born in Africa), brother George born in Spain, David, John, and Maryann born in Ontario. Father, English, and perhaps a British captain, mother Scottish perhaps from Edinburgh, Scotland. Charles Senior married Mary Mckeen upon the death of his first wife. Some are buried in Hillcrest cemetery. David moved to Michigan around 1866 when the ship he was on had troubles near Alpena. Charles Sr. parents David and Mary Ann Thompson. Can be reached at [email protected]. July 11, 2006

ARMSTRONG, James married to Jane Nelson. Only know that they lived in Bruce County. They had two sons that I know of: 1. William b. 1869; 2. James b. 1875. The family were of Irish descent. William moved to Moose Jaw, NWT in 1890. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I can be contacted at P. Kvaale at [email protected]. July 11, 2006  

LEIFSO or LIEFSO Seeking information on this family pre 1850's. Surname changed on arrival in North America. From Mecklenburg area. Believe German spelling Levzow or Levetzow or Levitso. Need Mecklenburg info. Originally 3 brothers, Charles (b1834)-William (b1832)-Johann (b1824) settled in Baden ON then Brant. Originally farmed near Christian Schlorff (b1848) Brant Bruce. Any info gratefully received. Jean Howson at [email protected]. July 11, 2006

MacFARLANE / McFARLANE of Kincardine area. I am seeking information of MURDOCH and family that arrived from the Isle of Lewis, Scotland in 1851. Murdoch (son of John) married Christina MacLeod 1/24/1854 in Guelph Ontario. Their children were John, Angus, Katherine, Annie, Mary, Margaret and Isabelle. I think Murdoch and Christina may be interned at Tiverton. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Derry MacFarlane at [email protected]. July 11, 2006

MERRICK Need parentage of Rev. Dorchester MERRICK b. 1821 Carleton Co. married 1849 Whitechurch, Bruce Co. Mary Ann JOHNSTON b. 1827 Cork, Ireland. Lived in Grey County 1849 to 1870. Moved to Canadian District, Polk County, Nebraska 1870 and died there 1884. Mother might be Margaret BROWN MERRICK DUNN. Please contact Mary Alice at [email protected]. April  30, 2006

PICKARD - looking for any information on Courtland (also seen spelled Cosland, Cortland) and Fanny Pickard. They lived in Culross Township. Fanny died August 16, 1882 in Culross Twp. Where are they buried? Michelle at [email protected] April  30, 2006

McBAIN / GRANT in Teeswater. John McBain, born 1817 in Alvie, Badenoch, Inverness-shire, Scotland emigrated to Canada, died July, 1905, aged 88 years, single, buried Teeswater Cemetery lot 19, Con 5, Culross Twp. In 1901 census, he is living with his cousin, Annie Grant, maiden name McBain, She was married to Alexander Grant from Duthil, Inverness-shire, Scotland, who died, aged 32 years, on March 17, 1873, also buried Teeswater Cemetery. Annie died March 21, 1928, aged 75 years. Their daughters were Isabella Grant, born c. 1872 and Janet, born c. 1873. Isabella married Archibald Little, miller, Culross, Brandon, on 26 February, 1902. Possible parents of Janet Grant / McBain were John and Isabella McBain because, in 1881 census they were neighbours of Isabella and her daughters (Teeswater, district 176, Sub-district J, page no. 23, households 130/131). What I would like to establish are the names of Isabella's parents (maiden name of her mother) so I can work out how her family are linked to the other John McBain, a brother of my great, great grandfather. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you in advance. Linda at  [email protected]. April  30, 2006

McLAUGHLIN Any information very much appreciated on: Alexander McLaughlin bc.1832 may have married Martha Lucretia Morden. May have left Bruce in 1869. Also William McLaughlin bc. 1832 known as ‘Willie of the Hill’ - I think it refers to Gillies Hill.  Or any McLaughlins in the 1800s who settled in Elderslie – As of 1867: William at Gillies Lot 15, Conc 10; George L11-C10; James L12-C10; Robert L14-C10; John L16-C10 and another William L16-C11. Paul Turner at [email protected]. March 12, 2006

WHITE Frederick John. I am searching for any information on Frederick who came over from England with Barnardos on 28 March 1893 on S S Labrador aged 12 (Bn 25 August 1881 in Walthamstow, London). His mother's name was Charlotte WHITE later CRUMP and his father's name was George J CRUMP. We believe that he went to Tara, Arran to live for about 45 years and that he is buried in the cemetery there. Husband's grandfather was Henry Thomas CRUMP and Frederick's brother. We would love to hear from any descendants of Frederick. Is he your relative, does he appear on your tree? Alison Morrant at [email protected] March 12, 2006

BOWEN, Christian, born June 4, 1848 - place unknown. Married September 20,1866 in Paisley, Bruce Co., Ontario to BADGLEY, Thomas Enos, born in 1842 in Thurlow, Hastings County, Ontario. Looking for any information on Christian Bowen's family and ancestors. Christian Bowen was one of my greatgrandmothers and I will share any information I have on her husband and children. Please contact me at [email protected]. March 12, 2006

BUIE / COLBORNE / McARTHUR Am looking for information on Sarah Buie (Colborne?) (1862-1888?) mother of Alexander Edwin Colborne 1886 and Catherine Colborne 1888 both born in Paisley, her mother Mary (McArthur?) Buie and the Buie, McArthur and Colborne families (Alexander (1) 1806-1906, Alexander (2) 1843-19--?) in Paisley area in 1800s. Thank you. Alex Colborne at [email protected] March 12, 2006

OSBORNE / VANCE Charles Osborne and his wife Mary Vance arrived from England in the 1850s and are believed to have settled in Kincardine / Greenock area. Two known sons are Thomas Ais Osborne, born May 31 1855/56, and Jarvis Osborne born July 1861/63. Thomas Ais Osborne married Eliza Jane Wilson of Greenock, in Pinkerton in 1877. Jarvis Osborne married Mary McKenzie / Mckinny. Both families eventually moved to South Himsworth region in late 1880s or early 1890s. Especially looking for info on Charles Osborne and his wife Mary Vance, including final resting place and any additional children (two more brothers suspected). Please contact William Nelson at [email protected]. March 12, 2006

SCHEFKOWSKI, Mary Ann, b. 09/10/1867 in Colpoy Bay, m. Angus MacLeod, b. Lucknow @ 2/2/1885 or 1886 and immigrated to North Dakota. Her brothers also immigrated to North Dakota, and changed name to Tuskie. Mary Ann's parents are Joseph SCHEFKOWSKI (b. 1835) and Margaret KRUPP (b. 1848), both born in Hanover Germany. Archibald and Jessie (Nicolson) MacLeod are Angus's parents and are buried in S. Kinloss Presbyterian Cemetery. I am not positive about the spelling of SCHEFKOWSKI. This is the spelling found on a tombstone in Westhope, North Dakota. One of her brothers was Simon Tuskie, who is buried in Westhope. Many thanks! William Beckman (Kenneth LeRoy Roderick MacLeod), [email protected]. February 18, 2006

BRUCE, J. Leslie Born in Walkerton, October 9, 1861 to John BRUCE (former Warden County of Bruce 1860) and Emily Louisa WHITCOMB. Last found in 1901 census Walkerton household of John and Martha Jane BRUCE. Sisters- Beatrice Elizabeth (Mrs. Herman PETTIT), Kate Whitcomb (Mrs. William Herbison WATT), Lilian Hortense (Mrs. James DRUM), Emily Mariana BRUCE and Marion Hamilton BRUCE. Brothers - John Earle BRUCE and John Earle Temple BRUCE died in infancy. Where is he buried or any info on family? Susan Johnson, [email protected]. February 18, 2006

McLEOD I am searching for information on my great great grandfather Angus McLeod who apparently came over from Scotland. He is supposed to have married Marjory. My great grandfather's name was John McLeod Sr. b1865-1868 at Sarawak and he married (I believe in Bruce County) Janet Reid b1867-1870 at Elderslie, Ontario, daughter of Malcolm & Ann Reid. Janet & John McLeod lived in Arran, Ontario with their two youngest children Malcolm McLeod b1887 & John McLeod Jr. b1889 according to the 1891 census. I am searching for the parents of John McLeod Sr. In his obituary in 1934 from Stratford, Ontario it referred to his parents as Angus and Marjory McLeod. I would greatly appreciate any help in this search. Please contact Susann, [email protected]. February 18, 2006

McConachy/ Ewart/ Taylor Three of the McConachy children came from Scotland in 1857: Malcolm, Catherine and Agness. Malcolm married Agnes Whittaker in York County in 1868 to 1870, they moved to Bruce County shortly there after. Malcolm joined two of his sisters and their families in Elderslie Twp. Catherine McConachy married Thomas Ewart about 1860 . Thomas and Catherine had 5 children. Both lived all their lives in Elderslie Twp. Agness married Neil Taylor about 1859, they too remained in Elderslie Twp. Agness and Neil had 9 children. Looking for information on the marriages and births of all the children for the three families. Any help appreciated. Marie Stewart, [email protected]. February 6, 2006

CHISHOLM  Looking for any information on CHISHOLM, Archibald. Born 1828 in Canada and married Elizabeth Snyder. From a listing on the Bruce County Rootsweb.com page, I see that one of their children, Charles CHISHOLM, married Ann Hoffman on 7 Feb 1875 in Teeswater. Charles' age was 22 and listed as a farmer from Esquising, Culross and son of Archibald CHISHOLM & Elizabeth Snyder. Can anyone help me with any information on Archibald CHISHOLM in Bruce County? (birth, census info, any other children, etc.?) I do know that Archibald's father is Donald Wilson CHISHOLM. Thank you! Robert Chisholm, [email protected]. February 6, 2006

RANKIN I am searching for a family from Port Elgin / Walkerton - Miss Ida RANKIN, daughter of Thomas RANKIN of Port Elgin and Walkerton; Mr. RANKIN and his wife Sarah are both buried in Walkerton. Miss Ida is not with them. The RANKINs had homes in Port Elgin and Walkerton in the 20s-30s-40s. Thomas died in 1938, Sarah died in 1936. Miss Ida RANKIN was still in Walkerton in 1944. Seeking info on this family. Thomas RANKIN was a teacher and principal in Port Elgin, living there 35 years. I am looking for any info on his daughter Miss Ida. Thanks. Denis H. [email protected]. January 7, 2006

GRAHAM, Eliza, James and Edwin. My boyfriend's family owns an old farm house in the Lindsay area, and in the back of it there is a gravestone of a 18 year old boy named Edwin J. Graham. On the gravestone it is also indicated that his parents were Eliza and James Graham. What I have heard is that this boy Edwin was accidentally shot by his father while hunting in 1895. I believe this is the family that built our old farmhouse. I am very curious to know anything about these Grahams and where and when they came to the Bruce. My name is Kathryn Maton, I and can be reached at [email protected]. January 7, 2006

BUIE Is anyone researching the family of Archibald BUIE and his wife Agnes (Ann) SINCLAIR who were believed to be living in Arran Township, Bruce County 1850-1870. Both were born in Islay, Scotland and married there in 1840. They may have been members of the Arran Baptist Church. Are they buried in Henderson Cemetery? Any information is welcome. Thank you. J. Lorne Campbell, [email protected]. January 7, 2006